As the title of today's post suggests, there are a number of things to discuss. This past weekend I went away for a three-day workshop with Tracy Verdugo. She's currently traveling all over teaching her "Paint Mojo" workshop.
Every year I try to take at least one weekend-intensive class. In other words, a class that spans multiple days in an intense period of time. This year I was planning to take a five-day class with Jesse Reno. Unfortunately, it was cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Casting about for another class, I had the good fortune to stumble into Tracy's class. Most of her classes are completely sold out, but wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles, checking her website about two weeks before the event, there happened to be one spot open in her class on Long Island. Doubly lucky, right? An open spot AND it's relatively close to me! Awesome!
In the week leading up to class, I started to feel a bit ill. And on the fateful day that I was set to get on the bus out to Long Island, I started to feel worse. I seriously considered not going. But I had plunked down more than 800 non-refundable dollars, so I was going. No matter what.
Class was held in a beautiful home.
The house was filled with inspiring art, including some original works by Calder, Chagall, and Paul McCartney. Definitely a lovely environment for creating.
We often met to outside to chat…
…however we painted in a big open basement.
Tracy gave demos…
…and people created gorgeous art!
I mostly made a colorful mess:
On the second day I started to really feel terrible. I called my doctor just to see if everything I was feeling was okay and she suggested a trip to the emergency room.
Not the greatest way to spend a Saturday afternoon/evening, but I was glad I went. And this is where I have to talk about kindness. I asked, Dvora, the organizer of the event, for the number of a taxi company because I needed to get to the emergency room and I didn't have a car. She offered to drive me instead. It was way out of her way and caused her to miss the communal dinner with all of our classmates, but I was so very grateful for the company. Going to the emergency room is a scary thing.
On Sunday I still felt icky, but as my tough-love Mom said to me, "You have two choices, either go paint or go home." I opted to paint.
I finished three paintings.
It was an interesting experience to have to paint, learn, and be social while feeling terrible.
I definitely feel that I missed out on some of the learning — both because I actually missed parts of class, and because I was so focused on how terrible I felt. It's difficult to take information in when you're focused on yourself. I think learning requires letting go.
On the other hand, my illness was a learning experience. I felt very raw and vulnerable. I hate feeling that way — especially in public. I hated that I was falling apart and that people could tell. I did everything I could to hide how miserable I felt. But people could still tell and they were lovely generous spirits in response.
LeeAnn was my roommate. We had never met before this weekend. She went out of her way to drive back to the cottage we were staying at and pick me up each day (because I slept in and she left early to get breakfast at the main house) so that I wouldn't have to walk fifteen minutes to the main house for class.
Larie, another lovely spirit I had never met, offered to drive me home after the retreat so that I wouldn't have to take the bus. She lives in New Jersey. I was very grateful the ride. It made a huge difference. Otherwise I would have had to take the bus and then schlep two suitcases across town somehow.
And, of course, there were other generous spirits, like Mo, who gave me her sweatshirt to wear, and Brenna who offered to pick up medication for me. People really are amazing, aren't they? And I guess that's my learning — not that people are amazing. I already knew that. But that being vulnerable is okay. Sometimes you need help. And that's okay.
It's also a good reminder to me to be extra kind to everyone I meet. You never know who really needs it at that moment.
I'll leave you with a class photo from Tracy's instagram feed:
Thanks for stopping by!
Interesting post and yes, we often remember to be kind but find it hard to accept that kindness back for ourselves. Sorry to hear that you were sick but you did make some nice art and that house looks like a gorgeous place to learn and create. Plus an original Chagall!
Interesting post and yes, we often remember to be kind but find it hard to accept that kindness back for ourselves. Sorry to hear that you were sick but you did make some nice art and that house looks like a gorgeous place to learn and create. Plus an original Chagall!
Interesting post and yes, we often remember to be kind but find it hard to accept that kindness back for ourselves. Sorry to hear that you were sick but you did make some nice art and that house looks like a gorgeous place to learn and create. Plus an original Chagall!
Interesting post and yes, we often remember to be kind but find it hard to accept that kindness back for ourselves. Sorry to hear that you were sick but you did make some nice art and that house looks like a gorgeous place to learn and create. Plus an original Chagall!
Interesting post and yes, we often remember to be kind but find it hard to accept that kindness back for ourselves. Sorry to hear that you were sick but you did make some nice art and that house looks like a gorgeous place to learn and create. Plus an original Chagall!
Interesting post and yes, we often remember to be kind but find it hard to accept that kindness back for ourselves. Sorry to hear that you were sick but you did make some nice art and that house looks like a gorgeous place to learn and create. Plus an original Chagall!
OMG Julie! Reading your article brought tears to my eyes. In a world that is becoming more and more about me, me, it’s nice to hear there are some really awesome people out there that are willing to go out of their way to help. To be kind, to be generous. Thank you for your article.
OMG Julie! Reading your article brought tears to my eyes. In a world that is becoming more and more about me, me, it’s nice to hear there are some really awesome people out there that are willing to go out of their way to help. To be kind, to be generous. Thank you for your article.
OMG Julie! Reading your article brought tears to my eyes. In a world that is becoming more and more about me, me, it’s nice to hear there are some really awesome people out there that are willing to go out of their way to help. To be kind, to be generous. Thank you for your article.
OMG Julie! Reading your article brought tears to my eyes. In a world that is becoming more and more about me, me, it’s nice to hear there are some really awesome people out there that are willing to go out of their way to help. To be kind, to be generous. Thank you for your article.
OMG Julie! Reading your article brought tears to my eyes. In a world that is becoming more and more about me, me, it’s nice to hear there are some really awesome people out there that are willing to go out of their way to help. To be kind, to be generous. Thank you for your article.
OMG Julie! Reading your article brought tears to my eyes. In a world that is becoming more and more about me, me, it’s nice to hear there are some really awesome people out there that are willing to go out of their way to help. To be kind, to be generous. Thank you for your article.
Things are always working for me! That’s my focus, and it certainly worked for you too. Everything you needed was there and you thrived and grew in ways you didn’t expect. Thanks for sharing the vulnerability with your faithful audience.
Things are always working for me! That’s my focus, and it certainly worked for you too. Everything you needed was there and you thrived and grew in ways you didn’t expect. Thanks for sharing the vulnerability with your faithful audience.
Things are always working for me! That’s my focus, and it certainly worked for you too. Everything you needed was there and you thrived and grew in ways you didn’t expect. Thanks for sharing the vulnerability with your faithful audience.
Things are always working for me! That’s my focus, and it certainly worked for you too. Everything you needed was there and you thrived and grew in ways you didn’t expect. Thanks for sharing the vulnerability with your faithful audience.
Things are always working for me! That’s my focus, and it certainly worked for you too. Everything you needed was there and you thrived and grew in ways you didn’t expect. Thanks for sharing the vulnerability with your faithful audience.
Things are always working for me! That’s my focus, and it certainly worked for you too. Everything you needed was there and you thrived and grew in ways you didn’t expect. Thanks for sharing the vulnerability with your faithful audience.
Being sick is certainly no fun, but being sick away from home really sucks. In the words of Blanche Dubois, sometimes we are dependent on “the kindness of strangers.” I am glad you stuck it out as your paintings are wonderful!
Being sick is certainly no fun, but being sick away from home really sucks. In the words of Blanche Dubois, sometimes we are dependent on “the kindness of strangers.” I am glad you stuck it out as your paintings are wonderful!
Being sick is certainly no fun, but being sick away from home really sucks. In the words of Blanche Dubois, sometimes we are dependent on “the kindness of strangers.” I am glad you stuck it out as your paintings are wonderful!
Being sick is certainly no fun, but being sick away from home really sucks. In the words of Blanche Dubois, sometimes we are dependent on “the kindness of strangers.” I am glad you stuck it out as your paintings are wonderful!
Being sick is certainly no fun, but being sick away from home really sucks. In the words of Blanche Dubois, sometimes we are dependent on “the kindness of strangers.” I am glad you stuck it out as your paintings are wonderful!
Being sick is certainly no fun, but being sick away from home really sucks. In the words of Blanche Dubois, sometimes we are dependent on “the kindness of strangers.” I am glad you stuck it out as your paintings are wonderful!
Thank you for writing. I may take something away from this. It is hard to be vulnerable with other people. I so get that. Maybe I need to swallow just a little of my pride and accept a hand. Hard. I’m sorry you weren’t well and hope you’re feeling better. Your artwork is lovely and inspiring. Thanks again. Michelle t
Thank you for writing. I may take something away from this. It is hard to be vulnerable with other people. I so get that. Maybe I need to swallow just a little of my pride and accept a hand. Hard. I’m sorry you weren’t well and hope you’re feeling better. Your artwork is lovely and inspiring. Thanks again. Michelle t
Thank you for writing. I may take something away from this. It is hard to be vulnerable with other people. I so get that. Maybe I need to swallow just a little of my pride and accept a hand. Hard. I’m sorry you weren’t well and hope you’re feeling better. Your artwork is lovely and inspiring. Thanks again. Michelle t
Thank you for writing. I may take something away from this. It is hard to be vulnerable with other people. I so get that. Maybe I need to swallow just a little of my pride and accept a hand. Hard. I’m sorry you weren’t well and hope you’re feeling better. Your artwork is lovely and inspiring. Thanks again. Michelle t
Thank you for writing. I may take something away from this. It is hard to be vulnerable with other people. I so get that. Maybe I need to swallow just a little of my pride and accept a hand. Hard. I’m sorry you weren’t well and hope you’re feeling better. Your artwork is lovely and inspiring. Thanks again. Michelle t
Thank you for writing. I may take something away from this. It is hard to be vulnerable with other people. I so get that. Maybe I need to swallow just a little of my pride and accept a hand. Hard. I’m sorry you weren’t well and hope you’re feeling better. Your artwork is lovely and inspiring. Thanks again. Michelle t
I hope you are feeling better. Accepting kindness from others is something I learned to do when I had my kids. I am usually giving it. The paintings are AMAZING!
I hope you are feeling better. Accepting kindness from others is something I learned to do when I had my kids. I am usually giving it. The paintings are AMAZING!
I hope you are feeling better. Accepting kindness from others is something I learned to do when I had my kids. I am usually giving it. The paintings are AMAZING!
I hope you are feeling better. Accepting kindness from others is something I learned to do when I had my kids. I am usually giving it. The paintings are AMAZING!
I hope you are feeling better. Accepting kindness from others is something I learned to do when I had my kids. I am usually giving it. The paintings are AMAZING!
I hope you are feeling better. Accepting kindness from others is something I learned to do when I had my kids. I am usually giving it. The paintings are AMAZING!
Such a great post! I experienced something similar at a recent art retreat I attended and everyone was so nice. But I felt vulnerable for feeling icky. I hope you are feeling better and your paintings are beautiful! I took Tracy’s class last year and loved it.
Such a great post! I experienced something similar at a recent art retreat I attended and everyone was so nice. But I felt vulnerable for feeling icky. I hope you are feeling better and your paintings are beautiful! I took Tracy’s class last year and loved it.
Such a great post! I experienced something similar at a recent art retreat I attended and everyone was so nice. But I felt vulnerable for feeling icky. I hope you are feeling better and your paintings are beautiful! I took Tracy’s class last year and loved it.
Such a great post! I experienced something similar at a recent art retreat I attended and everyone was so nice. But I felt vulnerable for feeling icky. I hope you are feeling better and your paintings are beautiful! I took Tracy’s class last year and loved it.
Such a great post! I experienced something similar at a recent art retreat I attended and everyone was so nice. But I felt vulnerable for feeling icky. I hope you are feeling better and your paintings are beautiful! I took Tracy’s class last year and loved it.
Such a great post! I experienced something similar at a recent art retreat I attended and everyone was so nice. But I felt vulnerable for feeling icky. I hope you are feeling better and your paintings are beautiful! I took Tracy’s class last year and loved it.
You’re that sick and still look that gorgeous?? Girl, how do you do it? 🙂 In all seriousness, your paintings are beautiful! Hope you’re feeling better!
You’re that sick and still look that gorgeous?? Girl, how do you do it? 🙂 In all seriousness, your paintings are beautiful! Hope you’re feeling better!
You’re that sick and still look that gorgeous?? Girl, how do you do it? 🙂 In all seriousness, your paintings are beautiful! Hope you’re feeling better!
You’re that sick and still look that gorgeous?? Girl, how do you do it? 🙂 In all seriousness, your paintings are beautiful! Hope you’re feeling better!
You’re that sick and still look that gorgeous?? Girl, how do you do it? 🙂 In all seriousness, your paintings are beautiful! Hope you’re feeling better!
You’re that sick and still look that gorgeous?? Girl, how do you do it? 🙂 In all seriousness, your paintings are beautiful! Hope you’re feeling better!
Julie – I’m so sorry that you were sick – so first if all, I hope you feel better now – and if not completely better that you’re on the mend.
Second, this post was just so beautiful. These two lines just spoke to my heart – thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us:
It’s difficult to take information in when you’re focused on yourself. I think learning requires letting go.
And I guess that’s my learning — not that people are amazing. I already knew that. But that being vulnerable is okay. Sometimes you need help. And that’s okay.It’s also a good reminder to me to be extra kind to everyone I meet. You never know who really needs it at that moment.
Julie – I’m so sorry that you were sick – so first if all, I hope you feel better now – and if not completely better that you’re on the mend.
Second, this post was just so beautiful. These two lines just spoke to my heart – thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us:
It’s difficult to take information in when you’re focused on yourself. I think learning requires letting go.
And I guess that’s my learning — not that people are amazing. I already knew that. But that being vulnerable is okay. Sometimes you need help. And that’s okay.It’s also a good reminder to me to be extra kind to everyone I meet. You never know who really needs it at that moment.
Julie – I’m so sorry that you were sick – so first if all, I hope you feel better now – and if not completely better that you’re on the mend.
Second, this post was just so beautiful. These two lines just spoke to my heart – thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us:
It’s difficult to take information in when you’re focused on yourself. I think learning requires letting go.
And I guess that’s my learning — not that people are amazing. I already knew that. But that being vulnerable is okay. Sometimes you need help. And that’s okay.It’s also a good reminder to me to be extra kind to everyone I meet. You never know who really needs it at that moment.
Julie – I’m so sorry that you were sick – so first if all, I hope you feel better now – and if not completely better that you’re on the mend.
Second, this post was just so beautiful. These two lines just spoke to my heart – thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us:
It’s difficult to take information in when you’re focused on yourself. I think learning requires letting go.
And I guess that’s my learning — not that people are amazing. I already knew that. But that being vulnerable is okay. Sometimes you need help. And that’s okay.It’s also a good reminder to me to be extra kind to everyone I meet. You never know who really needs it at that moment.
Julie – I’m so sorry that you were sick – so first if all, I hope you feel better now – and if not completely better that you’re on the mend.
Second, this post was just so beautiful. These two lines just spoke to my heart – thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us:
It’s difficult to take information in when you’re focused on yourself. I think learning requires letting go.
And I guess that’s my learning — not that people are amazing. I already knew that. But that being vulnerable is okay. Sometimes you need help. And that’s okay.It’s also a good reminder to me to be extra kind to everyone I meet. You never know who really needs it at that moment.
Julie – I’m so sorry that you were sick – so first if all, I hope you feel better now – and if not completely better that you’re on the mend.
Second, this post was just so beautiful. These two lines just spoke to my heart – thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us:
It’s difficult to take information in when you’re focused on yourself. I think learning requires letting go.
And I guess that’s my learning — not that people are amazing. I already knew that. But that being vulnerable is okay. Sometimes you need help. And that’s okay.It’s also a good reminder to me to be extra kind to everyone I meet. You never know who really needs it at that moment.
I hope you are feeling much much better by now! Your weekend looks like it was amazing. Your paintings are beautiful and all the other art you showed being created is too.
I hope you are feeling much much better by now! Your weekend looks like it was amazing. Your paintings are beautiful and all the other art you showed being created is too.
I hope you are feeling much much better by now! Your weekend looks like it was amazing. Your paintings are beautiful and all the other art you showed being created is too.
I hope you are feeling much much better by now! Your weekend looks like it was amazing. Your paintings are beautiful and all the other art you showed being created is too.
I hope you are feeling much much better by now! Your weekend looks like it was amazing. Your paintings are beautiful and all the other art you showed being created is too.
I hope you are feeling much much better by now! Your weekend looks like it was amazing. Your paintings are beautiful and all the other art you showed being created is too.
Sorry you were sick. I hope you’re feeling well again. Love reading your posts and admiring your creations.
Sorry you were sick. I hope you’re feeling well again. Love reading your posts and admiring your creations.
Sorry you were sick. I hope you’re feeling well again. Love reading your posts and admiring your creations.
Sorry you were sick. I hope you’re feeling well again. Love reading your posts and admiring your creations.
Sorry you were sick. I hope you’re feeling well again. Love reading your posts and admiring your creations.
Sorry you were sick. I hope you’re feeling well again. Love reading your posts and admiring your creations.
Sick or not, you are amazing! I hope it turned out to be nothing too serious! And that you are all better now!
Sick or not, you are amazing! I hope it turned out to be nothing too serious! And that you are all better now!
Sick or not, you are amazing! I hope it turned out to be nothing too serious! And that you are all better now!
Sick or not, you are amazing! I hope it turned out to be nothing too serious! And that you are all better now!
Sick or not, you are amazing! I hope it turned out to be nothing too serious! And that you are all better now!
Sick or not, you are amazing! I hope it turned out to be nothing too serious! And that you are all better now!
Very nice paintings. Glad you stuck it out and hope you are feeling better now. Sometimes our urge to create is so strong that we push right on through. Or, in the words of your mom, “two choices, either paint or go home…” Moms have such wisdom 🙂
Very nice paintings. Glad you stuck it out and hope you are feeling better now. Sometimes our urge to create is so strong that we push right on through. Or, in the words of your mom, “two choices, either paint or go home…” Moms have such wisdom 🙂
Very nice paintings. Glad you stuck it out and hope you are feeling better now. Sometimes our urge to create is so strong that we push right on through. Or, in the words of your mom, “two choices, either paint or go home…” Moms have such wisdom 🙂
Very nice paintings. Glad you stuck it out and hope you are feeling better now. Sometimes our urge to create is so strong that we push right on through. Or, in the words of your mom, “two choices, either paint or go home…” Moms have such wisdom 🙂
Very nice paintings. Glad you stuck it out and hope you are feeling better now. Sometimes our urge to create is so strong that we push right on through. Or, in the words of your mom, “two choices, either paint or go home…” Moms have such wisdom 🙂
Very nice paintings. Glad you stuck it out and hope you are feeling better now. Sometimes our urge to create is so strong that we push right on through. Or, in the words of your mom, “two choices, either paint or go home…” Moms have such wisdom 🙂
Julie, so sorry to hear you were sick …especially being away from home. That truly sucks.
But, how lucky were you to take a class with Tracy. She is amazing. A class with her is def on my bucket list.
Your paintings are beautiful. And I hope when you look at them you remember your message to us about vulnerability and kindness and a weekend filled with inspiration and friendship.
Would love to catch up with you and tour MOMA!
Julie, so sorry to hear you were sick …especially being away from home. That truly sucks.
But, how lucky were you to take a class with Tracy. She is amazing. A class with her is def on my bucket list.
Your paintings are beautiful. And I hope when you look at them you remember your message to us about vulnerability and kindness and a weekend filled with inspiration and friendship.
Would love to catch up with you and tour MOMA!
Julie, so sorry to hear you were sick …especially being away from home. That truly sucks.
But, how lucky were you to take a class with Tracy. She is amazing. A class with her is def on my bucket list.
Your paintings are beautiful. And I hope when you look at them you remember your message to us about vulnerability and kindness and a weekend filled with inspiration and friendship.
Would love to catch up with you and tour MOMA!
Julie, so sorry to hear you were sick …especially being away from home. That truly sucks.
But, how lucky were you to take a class with Tracy. She is amazing. A class with her is def on my bucket list.
Your paintings are beautiful. And I hope when you look at them you remember your message to us about vulnerability and kindness and a weekend filled with inspiration and friendship.
Would love to catch up with you and tour MOMA!
Julie, so sorry to hear you were sick …especially being away from home. That truly sucks.
But, how lucky were you to take a class with Tracy. She is amazing. A class with her is def on my bucket list.
Your paintings are beautiful. And I hope when you look at them you remember your message to us about vulnerability and kindness and a weekend filled with inspiration and friendship.
Would love to catch up with you and tour MOMA!
Julie, so sorry to hear you were sick …especially being away from home. That truly sucks.
But, how lucky were you to take a class with Tracy. She is amazing. A class with her is def on my bucket list.
Your paintings are beautiful. And I hope when you look at them you remember your message to us about vulnerability and kindness and a weekend filled with inspiration and friendship.
Would love to catch up with you and tour MOMA!
I am sorry you were sick for a class you were so looking forward to taking. But it sounds like you made the best of it and learned a lot. I love your paintings-especially the tree. And I don’t think you made a colourful mess–I love them all! Thanks for being so honest and sharing with us Julie! I look forward to your emails/posts/instagrams/tweets everyday! It brightens my day!
I am sorry you were sick for a class you were so looking forward to taking. But it sounds like you made the best of it and learned a lot. I love your paintings-especially the tree. And I don’t think you made a colourful mess–I love them all! Thanks for being so honest and sharing with us Julie! I look forward to your emails/posts/instagrams/tweets everyday! It brightens my day!
I am sorry you were sick for a class you were so looking forward to taking. But it sounds like you made the best of it and learned a lot. I love your paintings-especially the tree. And I don’t think you made a colourful mess–I love them all! Thanks for being so honest and sharing with us Julie! I look forward to your emails/posts/instagrams/tweets everyday! It brightens my day!
I am sorry you were sick for a class you were so looking forward to taking. But it sounds like you made the best of it and learned a lot. I love your paintings-especially the tree. And I don’t think you made a colourful mess–I love them all! Thanks for being so honest and sharing with us Julie! I look forward to your emails/posts/instagrams/tweets everyday! It brightens my day!
I am sorry you were sick for a class you were so looking forward to taking. But it sounds like you made the best of it and learned a lot. I love your paintings-especially the tree. And I don’t think you made a colourful mess–I love them all! Thanks for being so honest and sharing with us Julie! I look forward to your emails/posts/instagrams/tweets everyday! It brightens my day!
I am sorry you were sick for a class you were so looking forward to taking. But it sounds like you made the best of it and learned a lot. I love your paintings-especially the tree. And I don’t think you made a colourful mess–I love them all! Thanks for being so honest and sharing with us Julie! I look forward to your emails/posts/instagrams/tweets everyday! It brightens my day!
I’m glad you had people there to help you along the way! I found Tracy to have one of the most kind and gentle spirits I have ever met!!
I’m glad you had people there to help you along the way! I found Tracy to have one of the most kind and gentle spirits I have ever met!!
I’m glad you had people there to help you along the way! I found Tracy to have one of the most kind and gentle spirits I have ever met!!
I’m glad you had people there to help you along the way! I found Tracy to have one of the most kind and gentle spirits I have ever met!!
I’m glad you had people there to help you along the way! I found Tracy to have one of the most kind and gentle spirits I have ever met!!
I’m glad you had people there to help you along the way! I found Tracy to have one of the most kind and gentle spirits I have ever met!!
I hope you are feeling better and that you’re back to your creative self.
I hope you are feeling better and that you’re back to your creative self.
I hope you are feeling better and that you’re back to your creative self.
I hope you are feeling better and that you’re back to your creative self.
I hope you are feeling better and that you’re back to your creative self.
I hope you are feeling better and that you’re back to your creative self.
I’m so glad people were kind to you when you were sick. You’ve probably had to become very independent to live on your own in the city and I can see where reaching out or allowing others to see your vulnerability was not your default. Your art is beautiful. ~ Laura
I’m so glad people were kind to you when you were sick. You’ve probably had to become very independent to live on your own in the city and I can see where reaching out or allowing others to see your vulnerability was not your default. Your art is beautiful. ~ Laura
I’m so glad people were kind to you when you were sick. You’ve probably had to become very independent to live on your own in the city and I can see where reaching out or allowing others to see your vulnerability was not your default. Your art is beautiful. ~ Laura
I’m so glad people were kind to you when you were sick. You’ve probably had to become very independent to live on your own in the city and I can see where reaching out or allowing others to see your vulnerability was not your default. Your art is beautiful. ~ Laura
I’m so glad people were kind to you when you were sick. You’ve probably had to become very independent to live on your own in the city and I can see where reaching out or allowing others to see your vulnerability was not your default. Your art is beautiful. ~ Laura
I’m so glad people were kind to you when you were sick. You’ve probably had to become very independent to live on your own in the city and I can see where reaching out or allowing others to see your vulnerability was not your default. Your art is beautiful. ~ Laura
I’m so happy everyone was so good to you.
I tend to just hibernate when I feel bad, (I suppose I deprive others the opportunity to help me?) but the fact that you showed up in spite of feeling bad reminds me that some things are worth the extra effort.
I do hope you’re feeling much better now!
I’m so happy everyone was so good to you.
I tend to just hibernate when I feel bad, (I suppose I deprive others the opportunity to help me?) but the fact that you showed up in spite of feeling bad reminds me that some things are worth the extra effort.
I do hope you’re feeling much better now!
I’m so happy everyone was so good to you.
I tend to just hibernate when I feel bad, (I suppose I deprive others the opportunity to help me?) but the fact that you showed up in spite of feeling bad reminds me that some things are worth the extra effort.
I do hope you’re feeling much better now!
I’m so happy everyone was so good to you.
I tend to just hibernate when I feel bad, (I suppose I deprive others the opportunity to help me?) but the fact that you showed up in spite of feeling bad reminds me that some things are worth the extra effort.
I do hope you’re feeling much better now!
I’m so happy everyone was so good to you.
I tend to just hibernate when I feel bad, (I suppose I deprive others the opportunity to help me?) but the fact that you showed up in spite of feeling bad reminds me that some things are worth the extra effort.
I do hope you’re feeling much better now!
I’m so happy everyone was so good to you.
I tend to just hibernate when I feel bad, (I suppose I deprive others the opportunity to help me?) but the fact that you showed up in spite of feeling bad reminds me that some things are worth the extra effort.
I do hope you’re feeling much better now!
I did the online paint mojo. And in september I am going to meet Tracy and do 2 days of mojoing with her and a Dutch group. Looking forward to that very much. Hope you are feeling better now and I wish you a great time incorporating what you learned with Tracy. Thank God for those friendly souls that helped you.
Looking forward to your new artlessons and your products! Love from Oijen in the Netherlands. xx
I did the online paint mojo. And in september I am going to meet Tracy and do 2 days of mojoing with her and a Dutch group. Looking forward to that very much. Hope you are feeling better now and I wish you a great time incorporating what you learned with Tracy. Thank God for those friendly souls that helped you.
Looking forward to your new artlessons and your products! Love from Oijen in the Netherlands. xx
I did the online paint mojo. And in september I am going to meet Tracy and do 2 days of mojoing with her and a Dutch group. Looking forward to that very much. Hope you are feeling better now and I wish you a great time incorporating what you learned with Tracy. Thank God for those friendly souls that helped you.
Looking forward to your new artlessons and your products! Love from Oijen in the Netherlands. xx
I did the online paint mojo. And in september I am going to meet Tracy and do 2 days of mojoing with her and a Dutch group. Looking forward to that very much. Hope you are feeling better now and I wish you a great time incorporating what you learned with Tracy. Thank God for those friendly souls that helped you.
Looking forward to your new artlessons and your products! Love from Oijen in the Netherlands. xx
I did the online paint mojo. And in september I am going to meet Tracy and do 2 days of mojoing with her and a Dutch group. Looking forward to that very much. Hope you are feeling better now and I wish you a great time incorporating what you learned with Tracy. Thank God for those friendly souls that helped you.
Looking forward to your new artlessons and your products! Love from Oijen in the Netherlands. xx
I did the online paint mojo. And in september I am going to meet Tracy and do 2 days of mojoing with her and a Dutch group. Looking forward to that very much. Hope you are feeling better now and I wish you a great time incorporating what you learned with Tracy. Thank God for those friendly souls that helped you.
Looking forward to your new artlessons and your products! Love from Oijen in the Netherlands. xx
Such an open personal post. It’s great that there were so many caring individuals surrounding you when you felt sick and vulnerable. Despite it all you were able to create so wonderful art and be open to the good that surrounded you.
Such an open personal post. It’s great that there were so many caring individuals surrounding you when you felt sick and vulnerable. Despite it all you were able to create so wonderful art and be open to the good that surrounded you.
Such an open personal post. It’s great that there were so many caring individuals surrounding you when you felt sick and vulnerable. Despite it all you were able to create so wonderful art and be open to the good that surrounded you.
Such an open personal post. It’s great that there were so many caring individuals surrounding you when you felt sick and vulnerable. Despite it all you were able to create so wonderful art and be open to the good that surrounded you.
Such an open personal post. It’s great that there were so many caring individuals surrounding you when you felt sick and vulnerable. Despite it all you were able to create so wonderful art and be open to the good that surrounded you.
Such an open personal post. It’s great that there were so many caring individuals surrounding you when you felt sick and vulnerable. Despite it all you were able to create so wonderful art and be open to the good that surrounded you.
Despite of your illness your turned out wonderful work!
Despite of your illness your turned out wonderful work!
Despite of your illness your turned out wonderful work!
Despite of your illness your turned out wonderful work!
Despite of your illness your turned out wonderful work!
Despite of your illness your turned out wonderful work!
What a bummer, to get all ready for a fun, arty weekend and then get sick. Hope you are all better now and nothing serious. It’s great that you decided on the “paint” option. Your paintings are terrific. As “they” say, “you go, girl!”
What a bummer, to get all ready for a fun, arty weekend and then get sick. Hope you are all better now and nothing serious. It’s great that you decided on the “paint” option. Your paintings are terrific. As “they” say, “you go, girl!”
What a bummer, to get all ready for a fun, arty weekend and then get sick. Hope you are all better now and nothing serious. It’s great that you decided on the “paint” option. Your paintings are terrific. As “they” say, “you go, girl!”
What a bummer, to get all ready for a fun, arty weekend and then get sick. Hope you are all better now and nothing serious. It’s great that you decided on the “paint” option. Your paintings are terrific. As “they” say, “you go, girl!”
What a bummer, to get all ready for a fun, arty weekend and then get sick. Hope you are all better now and nothing serious. It’s great that you decided on the “paint” option. Your paintings are terrific. As “they” say, “you go, girl!”
What a bummer, to get all ready for a fun, arty weekend and then get sick. Hope you are all better now and nothing serious. It’s great that you decided on the “paint” option. Your paintings are terrific. As “they” say, “you go, girl!”
What a beautiful story Julie. I’m so sorry you were sick on your retreat. That is no fun; but you made some gorgeous art, despite the circumstances. I hope you are feeling all better now! Hugs, Michelle
What a beautiful story Julie. I’m so sorry you were sick on your retreat. That is no fun; but you made some gorgeous art, despite the circumstances. I hope you are feeling all better now! Hugs, Michelle
What a beautiful story Julie. I’m so sorry you were sick on your retreat. That is no fun; but you made some gorgeous art, despite the circumstances. I hope you are feeling all better now! Hugs, Michelle
What a beautiful story Julie. I’m so sorry you were sick on your retreat. That is no fun; but you made some gorgeous art, despite the circumstances. I hope you are feeling all better now! Hugs, Michelle
What a beautiful story Julie. I’m so sorry you were sick on your retreat. That is no fun; but you made some gorgeous art, despite the circumstances. I hope you are feeling all better now! Hugs, Michelle
What a beautiful story Julie. I’m so sorry you were sick on your retreat. That is no fun; but you made some gorgeous art, despite the circumstances. I hope you are feeling all better now! Hugs, Michelle
I hope you are feeling better, Julie. The workshop looks like fun and I’m sorry you couldn’t fully enjoy it.. how nice that there were kind people to help you.
I hope you are feeling better, Julie. The workshop looks like fun and I’m sorry you couldn’t fully enjoy it.. how nice that there were kind people to help you.
I hope you are feeling better, Julie. The workshop looks like fun and I’m sorry you couldn’t fully enjoy it.. how nice that there were kind people to help you.
I hope you are feeling better, Julie. The workshop looks like fun and I’m sorry you couldn’t fully enjoy it.. how nice that there were kind people to help you.
I hope you are feeling better, Julie. The workshop looks like fun and I’m sorry you couldn’t fully enjoy it.. how nice that there were kind people to help you.
I hope you are feeling better, Julie. The workshop looks like fun and I’m sorry you couldn’t fully enjoy it.. how nice that there were kind people to help you.
Oh God, sick on the road = Nightmare. So sorry! Glad you had kind people around you, and hope you’re back to normal (well, as normal goes…… ) now.
Oh God, sick on the road = Nightmare. So sorry! Glad you had kind people around you, and hope you’re back to normal (well, as normal goes…… ) now.
Oh God, sick on the road = Nightmare. So sorry! Glad you had kind people around you, and hope you’re back to normal (well, as normal goes…… ) now.
Oh God, sick on the road = Nightmare. So sorry! Glad you had kind people around you, and hope you’re back to normal (well, as normal goes…… ) now.
Oh God, sick on the road = Nightmare. So sorry! Glad you had kind people around you, and hope you’re back to normal (well, as normal goes…… ) now.
Oh God, sick on the road = Nightmare. So sorry! Glad you had kind people around you, and hope you’re back to normal (well, as normal goes…… ) now.
Guess I look at it differently.. folks spent $800 (really… $800 !?!?!) and you were ill and put other at risk that they get sick too.. sick enough to go the ER means really you should have stayed (or gone) home…
16*800… $12800 earned for a weekend of painting!?!?! Now, I know I’m in the wrong stupid business… no wonder she can have a house like that on Long Island… DAMN!
Guess I look at it differently.. folks spent $800 (really… $800 !?!?!) and you were ill and put other at risk that they get sick too.. sick enough to go the ER means really you should have stayed (or gone) home…
16*800… $12800 earned for a weekend of painting!?!?! Now, I know I’m in the wrong stupid business… no wonder she can have a house like that on Long Island… DAMN!
Guess I look at it differently.. folks spent $800 (really… $800 !?!?!) and you were ill and put other at risk that they get sick too.. sick enough to go the ER means really you should have stayed (or gone) home…
16*800… $12800 earned for a weekend of painting!?!?! Now, I know I’m in the wrong stupid business… no wonder she can have a house like that on Long Island… DAMN!
Guess I look at it differently.. folks spent $800 (really… $800 !?!?!) and you were ill and put other at risk that they get sick too.. sick enough to go the ER means really you should have stayed (or gone) home…
16*800… $12800 earned for a weekend of painting!?!?! Now, I know I’m in the wrong stupid business… no wonder she can have a house like that on Long Island… DAMN!
Guess I look at it differently.. folks spent $800 (really… $800 !?!?!) and you were ill and put other at risk that they get sick too.. sick enough to go the ER means really you should have stayed (or gone) home…
16*800… $12800 earned for a weekend of painting!?!?! Now, I know I’m in the wrong stupid business… no wonder she can have a house like that on Long Island… DAMN!
Guess I look at it differently.. folks spent $800 (really… $800 !?!?!) and you were ill and put other at risk that they get sick too.. sick enough to go the ER means really you should have stayed (or gone) home…
16*800… $12800 earned for a weekend of painting!?!?! Now, I know I’m in the wrong stupid business… no wonder she can have a house like that on Long Island… DAMN!
First, what I had was non-communicable. I wouldn’t have been irresponsible enough to put others at risk. Second, it’s not Tracy’s home the retreat was held in. Third, the $800 doesn’t all go to the teacher.
First, what I had was non-communicable. I wouldn’t have been irresponsible enough to put others at risk. Second, it’s not Tracy’s home the retreat was held in. Third, the $800 doesn’t all go to the teacher.
First, what I had was non-communicable. I wouldn’t have been irresponsible enough to put others at risk. Second, it’s not Tracy’s home the retreat was held in. Third, the $800 doesn’t all go to the teacher.
First, what I had was non-communicable. I wouldn’t have been irresponsible enough to put others at risk. Second, it’s not Tracy’s home the retreat was held in. Third, the $800 doesn’t all go to the teacher.
First, what I had was non-communicable. I wouldn’t have been irresponsible enough to put others at risk. Second, it’s not Tracy’s home the retreat was held in. Third, the $800 doesn’t all go to the teacher.
First, what I had was non-communicable. I wouldn’t have been irresponsible enough to put others at risk. Second, it’s not Tracy’s home the retreat was held in. Third, the $800 doesn’t all go to the teacher.
hhhmmmm No Way (her or his name clearly says it all) shows a lack of compassion, a lot of envy, and not a whole lot of soul. You turned out to be a true artist and heroine, plus thank God, you were around a group of caring, unselfish human beings. And most creative people have tremendous spirit and empathy. You told a great story,,,,,and I thank you for your candidness,,,,,,,,I’m assuming and hoping that you are now well
hhhmmmm No Way (her or his name clearly says it all) shows a lack of compassion, a lot of envy, and not a whole lot of soul. You turned out to be a true artist and heroine, plus thank God, you were around a group of caring, unselfish human beings. And most creative people have tremendous spirit and empathy. You told a great story,,,,,and I thank you for your candidness,,,,,,,,I’m assuming and hoping that you are now well
hhhmmmm No Way (her or his name clearly says it all) shows a lack of compassion, a lot of envy, and not a whole lot of soul. You turned out to be a true artist and heroine, plus thank God, you were around a group of caring, unselfish human beings. And most creative people have tremendous spirit and empathy. You told a great story,,,,,and I thank you for your candidness,,,,,,,,I’m assuming and hoping that you are now well
hhhmmmm No Way (her or his name clearly says it all) shows a lack of compassion, a lot of envy, and not a whole lot of soul. You turned out to be a true artist and heroine, plus thank God, you were around a group of caring, unselfish human beings. And most creative people have tremendous spirit and empathy. You told a great story,,,,,and I thank you for your candidness,,,,,,,,I’m assuming and hoping that you are now well
hhhmmmm No Way (her or his name clearly says it all) shows a lack of compassion, a lot of envy, and not a whole lot of soul. You turned out to be a true artist and heroine, plus thank God, you were around a group of caring, unselfish human beings. And most creative people have tremendous spirit and empathy. You told a great story,,,,,and I thank you for your candidness,,,,,,,,I’m assuming and hoping that you are now well
hhhmmmm No Way (her or his name clearly says it all) shows a lack of compassion, a lot of envy, and not a whole lot of soul. You turned out to be a true artist and heroine, plus thank God, you were around a group of caring, unselfish human beings. And most creative people have tremendous spirit and empathy. You told a great story,,,,,and I thank you for your candidness,,,,,,,,I’m assuming and hoping that you are now well
I am. Thanks, Lynne!
I am. Thanks, Lynne!
I am. Thanks, Lynne!
I am. Thanks, Lynne!
I am. Thanks, Lynne!
I am. Thanks, Lynne!
I’m sorry you felt to terribly, especially during something you were looking forward to. Being away from home on top of that makes it even harder. It is fantastic that you can still produce such beautiful pieces and look so good doing it!
Some of what you said reminds me of my own illness; depression. For those affected, depression is something that you live everyday. Perhaps that is why people are less kind, it is every day. The way you described your experience hit the nail on the head I think.
It is hard to create, learn and be social when you feel so awful. I constantly miss out on fun or learning because although I am physically present, I am focused on how terrible I feel and have trouble taking in information. Like you, I try to hide it, but some days people can tell, or I end up in the hospital or something.
The kindness your classmates showed you was wonderful. It would have reduced me to to tears. I wish there were more people like that in the world. Like you said, it is an important reminder to be kind, you never know who needs it.
I’m sorry you felt to terribly, especially during something you were looking forward to. Being away from home on top of that makes it even harder. It is fantastic that you can still produce such beautiful pieces and look so good doing it!
Some of what you said reminds me of my own illness; depression. For those affected, depression is something that you live everyday. Perhaps that is why people are less kind, it is every day. The way you described your experience hit the nail on the head I think.
It is hard to create, learn and be social when you feel so awful. I constantly miss out on fun or learning because although I am physically present, I am focused on how terrible I feel and have trouble taking in information. Like you, I try to hide it, but some days people can tell, or I end up in the hospital or something.
The kindness your classmates showed you was wonderful. It would have reduced me to to tears. I wish there were more people like that in the world. Like you said, it is an important reminder to be kind, you never know who needs it.
I’m sorry you felt to terribly, especially during something you were looking forward to. Being away from home on top of that makes it even harder. It is fantastic that you can still produce such beautiful pieces and look so good doing it!
Some of what you said reminds me of my own illness; depression. For those affected, depression is something that you live everyday. Perhaps that is why people are less kind, it is every day. The way you described your experience hit the nail on the head I think.
It is hard to create, learn and be social when you feel so awful. I constantly miss out on fun or learning because although I am physically present, I am focused on how terrible I feel and have trouble taking in information. Like you, I try to hide it, but some days people can tell, or I end up in the hospital or something.
The kindness your classmates showed you was wonderful. It would have reduced me to to tears. I wish there were more people like that in the world. Like you said, it is an important reminder to be kind, you never know who needs it.
I’m sorry you felt to terribly, especially during something you were looking forward to. Being away from home on top of that makes it even harder. It is fantastic that you can still produce such beautiful pieces and look so good doing it!
Some of what you said reminds me of my own illness; depression. For those affected, depression is something that you live everyday. Perhaps that is why people are less kind, it is every day. The way you described your experience hit the nail on the head I think.
It is hard to create, learn and be social when you feel so awful. I constantly miss out on fun or learning because although I am physically present, I am focused on how terrible I feel and have trouble taking in information. Like you, I try to hide it, but some days people can tell, or I end up in the hospital or something.
The kindness your classmates showed you was wonderful. It would have reduced me to to tears. I wish there were more people like that in the world. Like you said, it is an important reminder to be kind, you never know who needs it.
I’m sorry you felt to terribly, especially during something you were looking forward to. Being away from home on top of that makes it even harder. It is fantastic that you can still produce such beautiful pieces and look so good doing it!
Some of what you said reminds me of my own illness; depression. For those affected, depression is something that you live everyday. Perhaps that is why people are less kind, it is every day. The way you described your experience hit the nail on the head I think.
It is hard to create, learn and be social when you feel so awful. I constantly miss out on fun or learning because although I am physically present, I am focused on how terrible I feel and have trouble taking in information. Like you, I try to hide it, but some days people can tell, or I end up in the hospital or something.
The kindness your classmates showed you was wonderful. It would have reduced me to to tears. I wish there were more people like that in the world. Like you said, it is an important reminder to be kind, you never know who needs it.
I’m sorry you felt to terribly, especially during something you were looking forward to. Being away from home on top of that makes it even harder. It is fantastic that you can still produce such beautiful pieces and look so good doing it!
Some of what you said reminds me of my own illness; depression. For those affected, depression is something that you live everyday. Perhaps that is why people are less kind, it is every day. The way you described your experience hit the nail on the head I think.
It is hard to create, learn and be social when you feel so awful. I constantly miss out on fun or learning because although I am physically present, I am focused on how terrible I feel and have trouble taking in information. Like you, I try to hide it, but some days people can tell, or I end up in the hospital or something.
The kindness your classmates showed you was wonderful. It would have reduced me to to tears. I wish there were more people like that in the world. Like you said, it is an important reminder to be kind, you never know who needs it.